Dr Allison van der Riet

Iron deficiency affects nearly twice as many women as men worldwide — and yet it remains one of the most underdiagnosed conditions in women’s healthcare and in my practice.

As women, we lose iron every month. And during the perimenopause transition, many women lose even more due to heavier and more irregular bleeding. This is rarely picked up because most doctors aren’t checking ferritin at all, let alone against an optimal reference range. And don’t get me started on our nutrition or rather, lack thereof.

You can have a “normal” result and still be functionally deficient. Normal on paper. Depleted in your body.

This is exactly the kind of thing an integrative medicine consultation looks at properly.

Women’s health in women’s month 👩🏻‍⚕️

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This is not personal advice. Please see your doctor for evaluation.

A woman’s heart attack doesn’t look like a man’s — and yet hers is still the one labelled “atypical.” I practiced this in my previous life working in emergency medicine 🤦🏻‍♀️

But atypical compared to what? A man’s symptoms are typical for a man. A woman’s symptoms are typical for a woman. Jaw pain, nausea, extreme fatigue — these are not unusual. They’re just female.

And yes — this is something they taught me in medical school too, and it’s something I’ve had to unlearn. 💛

Know your symptoms. Trust your body.

If you think you’re having a cardiac event, call emergency services immediately.

Women’s health in women’s month 👩🏻‍⚕️

Let’s kick August off with a series of medical posts dedicated solely to women’s health.

And what better way to start than to address this?

1993 was not even that long ago.

This is not ancient history. This is the foundation of modern medicine is still built on.

This is the foundation that I was taught at university.

You are not dramatic. You are not hormonal. You were just never included in the research.

Advocate for your health. No one else is going to do it for you.

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One of my most recent pet peeves is seeing social media being flooded with all things “anti-aging”. I fell into this trap a few years ago as well.

Aging is a privilege denied to so many… embrace it. Learn to navigate it. Thrive.

✨ Your next aesthetic appointment could be just around the corner.

Dr. Allison van der Riet and Dr. Dylan Jenkins will once again be visiting NuSkinnovation Nelspruit, bringing their expertise in advanced aesthetic medicine.

Available treatments include:
💚 Anti-wrinkle injections*
💚 Biostimulators
💚 Skin boosters
💚 Dermal fillers
💚 Threads (Dr. Dylan)

Appointments are limited and tend to book up quickly, so we recommend securing your preferred date as soon as possible.

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*Treatments are subject to a medical consultation and suitability assessment by the treating doctor.

🥳 Our August Nelspruit days 🗓

Our updated doctor dates are now available. Whether you're booking a consultation or one of our doctor-performed treatments, we recommend securing your appointment early to avoid disappointment.

Contact our Nelspruit branch today to book.

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In a world filled with an over abundance of information, where do you start when it comes to your health? 🥦 ➡️

Even I’m not sure when I open these apps 😵‍💫

We don’t START here though. This is not simple maths.

When did we forget the core essentials?

Lay solid foundations. This is simple.

The rest of the hacks can be added once the foundations are solid, routined and second nature. Need looking for that edge after that? Then add the hacks.

Health is simple.

Let’s stop over complicating it 👩🏻‍⚕️

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Face ✅ but neck and chest ❓

Then skin of the neck and the chest age differently to that of the face. Best skincare advice? Always extend sunscreen to neck and chest 🧴

“Don’t neglect the neck” 🌟 Skin treatments and injectables can all be modified and should be included in your skincare routine.